Food Hygiene Ratings in North East Lincolnshire

1,733 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.5% rated "very good".

1,733
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
20
Rated 0 or 1
84.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.5%1,125
Good10.7%142
Satisfactory2.3%31
Improvement Needed1.1%14
Major Improvement1.4%19
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other47327.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29617.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop22613.0%
Other catering premises19311.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1287.4%
Mobile caterer1046.0%
School/college/university985.7%
Caring Premises875.0%

Food hygiene ratings in North East Lincolnshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,733 registered food businesses for North East Lincolnshire. Of these, 1,332 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 20 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Sun Fung HouseDN31 2RW0Mar 19, 2026
Adventure Village Grimsby LtdDN31 9AB1Oct 23, 2025
Al MadinaDN32 9DR1Dec 02, 2025
BabylousDN35 7HB1Jul 18, 2023
Chicago BurgerDN35 8LA1Apr 22, 2026
Cleethorpes ChineseDN35 8UG1May 06, 2026
Go Local ExtraDN34 5BZ1Oct 18, 2021
Grimsby Pizza HouseDN31 1BA1May 21, 2026
Hong Kong Takeaway MealsDN40 1NG1Oct 19, 2023
La Forno PizzeriaDN32 7AT1Jul 12, 2022
Learning4life-GY - Independent schoolDN32 7AR1Feb 26, 2025
Mariners Fish & Chips Pizza KebabDN35 7HB1Nov 13, 2025
Poli-Maxx Food CentreDN32 9AY1Jul 04, 2025
Sandham's Quality Meats LtdDN35 8HF1Nov 29, 2023
Sizzling WokDN33 1NU1Apr 10, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North East Lincolnshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,125 food businesses in North East Lincolnshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in North East Lincolnshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in North East Lincolnshire?+

Inspection frequency in North East Lincolnshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies